Patrolman W. R. Bridges - Memphis Police Dept. - TN - True Life Hero

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W. R. Bridges
- Apr. 20, 1929 -

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Memphis Police Dept. Patch

Resided:	TN, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Apr. 20, 1929
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male
	Agency
Dept:	Memphis Police Dept. - TN 201 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38103 USA (901)636-3700
County:	Shelby
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Patrolman
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	TN USA Sat. Apr. 20, 1929
Summary:	Patrolman Bridges was shot and killed when he and his partner attempted to arrest a drunken suspect. As Officer Bridges approached the suspect to search him, the suspect drew a pistol from under his coat and fired one shot, striking Patrolman Bridges. Patrolman Bridges' partner returned fire, fatally striking the suspect six times. Patrolman Bridges was removed to Methodist Hospital where he di
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019


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